Charles Francis Adams High School

clarkston.schoolwires.net/chs/site/default.asp

670 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles Francis Adams High School (CHS), located in Clarkston, Washington, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Clarkston School District. Situated in the southeastern corner of the state, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including options for college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE), and various extracurricular programs. The school is known for being an integral part of the Clarkston community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student engagement, athletic participation, and the development of well-rounded citizens.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Charles Francis Adams High School maintains a focus on student support and school spirit. The school's official website acts as a hub for parents and students, providing essential information regarding district policies, faculty directories, academic calendars, and school-sponsored events. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational resources, the high school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the historical and regional identity of the Clarkston area.

670

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Francis Adams High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	81
Black	10
Asian	9
Two or More	44
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
511 (76.3%)
Hispanic
81 (12.1%)
Two or More
44 (6.6%)
American Indian
13 (1.9%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clarkston School District
Phone:	(509)758-5591
Website:	http://clarkston.schoolwires.net/chs/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 180

Grade 10 143

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 160